Russian-Ukrainian war, day 860: Hungary’s Orbán visits Kyiv and calls on Zelensky to consider a ceasefire

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Lessons from Aceh: How Ukraine can avoid pitfalls in reconstructionThe Ukrainian government and civil society are already developing information systems to monitor reconstruction efforts. But when it comes to their implementation, it is instructive to look at recent large-scale reconstruction programs, which offer important lessons for the effective and efficient use of digital tools.

Military

Ukrainian pilots attack ammunition depot in Russian-occupied CrimeaSeveral explosions were reported in occupied Sevastopol on Monday evening. 02 July 2024the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian armed forces from the beginning of the invasion to the present day:

• • • Staff: 545090 (+1280)
    • Tanks: 8107 (+8)
    • APV: 15566 (+16)
    • Artillery systems: 14655 (+56)
    • MLRS: 1114 (+3)
    • Air defence systems: 874
    • Airplanes: 360
    • Helicopters: 326
    • Drone: 11641 (+21)
    • Cruise missiles: 2335 (+2)
    • Warships/Boats: 28
    • Submarines: 1
    • Vehicles and fuel tanks: 19787 (+74)

Intelligence and technology

Pentagon: Use of American weapons by Ukraine still restrictedThey are not in favor of deep attacks on Russia.

Ukraine will “soon” receive first F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands. Dutch Defence Minister Ollongren informs Parliament about the approval of the export licence for 24 F-16 fighter jets and 7 engines to Ukraine. The first delivery is expected soon, details are kept confidential.

Pentagon: Despite media reports, no signs of North Korean troops in UkraineThe Pentagon lacks evidence that North Korean troops in Ukraine are supporting Russia, but it acknowledges that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is providing military support to the Russian war effort. South Korean media reported on a possible deployment of North Korean engineering troops in the occupied Donetsk Oblast.

International

Orbán meets Zelensky in Kyiv, while Hungarian Foreign Minister talks to Lavrov on the phoneThe Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Budapest had taken the initiative to make the phone call, in which both sides praised their “political dialogue.”

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán offers Zelenskyj to consider a ceasefire to speed up peace talksHungarian Prime Minister Orbán visits Kyiv and proposes a ceasefire with Russia to President Zelensky. They discuss cooperation with the EU, participation in the peace summit, bilateral relations and the opening of the first Ukrainian school in Hungary.

Blinken: New air defence systems for Ukraine to be announced before NATO summitAlthough Ukraine has repeatedly requested air defense systems since the Russian invasion 2.5 years ago, Kharkiv, Odessa and Dnipro are still under relentless shelling.

Pentagon: US prepares $2.3 billion military aid package for UkraineIt will include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and ammunition for Patriot and other air defense systems.

Selenskyj resumes “high-level contacts” with Gambia after a 20-year break and thanks for the support of the peace summit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that in a recent phone call with Gambian President Adama Barrow they discussed cooperation in restoring peace and food security, and he welcomed Gambian students to educational programs in Ukraine’s safe oblasts.

Political and legal developments

Putin’s ally Lukashenko calls Ukraine an “enemy” and puts Belarusian troops on alertBelarus has allowed Russia to launch its invasion from its territory in 2022 and continues to support Putin without major consequences.

ISW predicts Russia’s power projection in the UNSC leadershipISW reports that Russia will likely use its month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council, which began on July 1, to demonstrate its power, citing its historical use of this position and its veto power to exert influence.

Trap Aggressor: Russian billionaire Abramovich is not yet subject to US sanctions, even though his business is fueling Russia’s war in UkraineAlthough Roman Abramovich’s metallurgical and mining company has been supplying materials to Russia’s state-run military-industrial complex for over a decade, the US has yet to impose sanctions on the billionaire, while his children in the UK and the US live without sanctions, according to Trap Aggressor’s investigations.

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